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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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€44 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Cheltenham to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to Oxford
Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Oxford.

You can get between Cheltenham and Oxford 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Oxford from Cheltenham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cheltenham to Oxford:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $35 (€32).
The fastest way to get to Oxford from Cheltenham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 53 min.
The Cheltenham to Oxford distance is around 37 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Oxford is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Cheltenham to Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cheltenham to Oxford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cheltenham to Oxford:
- You can go to Oxford from Cheltenham by bus with Stagecoach Oxfordshire. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with Stagecoach Oxfordshire from Cheltenham to Oxford on Omio.
- You can travel between Cheltenham and Oxford by train with Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $35 (€32) with Great Western Rail from Cheltenham to Oxford.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cheltenham to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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